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14 October 2026 · exam-relevant news
Weekly roundup · 14 October 2026
AI summaries of PIB, RBI, All India Radio and national newspaper reports, organised for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State-PSC revision. Every story links to its source.
24 current-affairs updates for major exams.
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved payment of PLB of 78 days for Rs.2009.61 crore to 11,40,770 railway employees, in recognition of the excellent performance by the Railway s…
Read full storyThe Union Cabinet has approved payment of Productivity Linked Bonus – PLB of 78 days to over 11.40 lakh Railway employees in recognition of their excellent performance. The Cabinet has approved over two thousand and 9 c…
Read full storyThe Union Cabinet today gave its approval to the continuation of the National Social Assistance Programme for five years from 2026-27 to 2030-31. Briefing media after the Cabinet meeting, Information and Broadcasting Mi…
Read full storyUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said that India’s reform trajectory has reached another milestone today with the CCEA’s approval of IDBI Bank’s strategic restructuring.
Read full storyIndia’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) based inflation rose sharply to 11.39% in September, from 9.92% in August, on an annual basis.
Read full storyKey highlights of WPI (Base Year 2022-23) for September 2026 All India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation for September 2026 is 11.39 per cent on year-on-year (YoY) basis, compared to 9.92 per cent in August 2026.
Read full storyStrengthening India's capabilities in autonomous aerial systems and next-generation logistics, the Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has signed an agreeme…
Read full storyThe Central Government has notified amendments to the India-Mauritius Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA), introducing a principal purpose test (PPT) to prevent the misuse of treaty provisions for tax avoidance a…
Read full storyCanada and India have intensified negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), aiming to conclude the pact by the end of 2026, following the fifth round of talks in Ottawa from October 5 to 9.
Read full storyDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has emphasized that India and ASEAN share a clear interest in a peaceful, stable, and open Indo-Pacific region.
Read full story“India seeks an Indo-Pacific where all countries - large and small - make their own choices, protect their interests and pursue development in peace,” said Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh as he called for building trus…
Read full storyDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has emphasized that India and ASEAN share a clear interest in a peaceful, stable, and open Indo-Pacific region.
Read full storyThe Election Commission of India has begun a proactive campaign across the States and Union Territories to ensure that no eligible voter is left out of the voter list.
Read full storyThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised India’s GDP growth forecast to 7 per cent for 2026-27, up from 6.4 per cent in July. In its flagship World Economic Outlook report, the IMF said the revision in the estim…
Read full storyFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said the Government is open to hearing suggestions on the removal of long-term capital gains tax during consultations for the upcoming Union Budget. Ms Sithraman said this while s…
Read full storyUnion Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal today hailed the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) projection of 7% GDP growth for India in 2027. The Minister said that the country’s multiple free trade agreements (…
Read full storyPresident Droupadi Murmu has appointed Governors for six States. Mr. Om Prakash Mathur, who is currently serving as the Governor of Sikkim, will be the new Governor of Keralam. He will replace the current Governor of Ke…
Read full storyThe Centre has informed the Supreme Court that it has decided to regulate trade margins on anti-cancer medicines by capping them at 30 per cent of the maximum retail price (MRP), while the apex court called for a broade…
Read full storyMinister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Dr L. Murugan has resigned from both his Ministry and his membership of Rajya Sabha.
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney have agreed to build on the positive momentum in bilateral ties and work towards concrete outcomes across key areas of the Strategic Partnership.
Read full storyIndia has operationalized its new resident mission in San José, Costa Rica, marking a significant step towards expanding its diplomatic footprint in Central America. The mission is expected to further strengthen bilater…
Read full storyGlobal crude oil prices declined today. Brent crude was trading 1.8 per cent lower at 104 US dollars and 72 cents per barrel. West Texas Intermediate crude was trading two per cent lower at 91 US dollars and 84 cents pe…
Read full storyRaksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with 1st Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Industry and Trade of Czech Republic Mr Karel Havlíček in New Delhi on October 13, 2026.
Read full storyUnion Minister for Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal has called upon businesses in India and the United Kingdom to translate the opportunities created by the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CE…
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